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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
3
Local leaders urge a cooperative Sour mill and public hospital for Benalla, plus new government offices built on a single site to improve access. Public officers back the plan and the Dreeant Government shows interest in country developments, aiming to reduce costs with consolidated facilities.
Special trains from Wangaratta and Euroa draw crowds as 900 people expected for a popular speed and track show at Mapier Park. Mr Coffoy has dressed the venue with attendants in colorful attire and announcer Mr Cocke provides running descriptions. Mr Conroy predicts strong Melbourne interest and a near 2000 turnout for Wednesday night attractions.
In Violet Town on Baturtay last night Tateng Byte of Tows faced a tribunal decision after a reported incident. The matter will be dealt with by the tribunal tonight.
Lurlins Francé Desallilly of Cora Benalla married Kenneth N Ellis of Oreta Glenrowan with C M Kennedy officiating. The bride wore ripple matignon tulle and orange blossom headdress, received opal brooch, turquoise pearl pendant. bouquet Lily of the Valley, carnations and chrysanthemums. Attendant Miss Margaret Desallilly wore burgundy ring velvet. Best man Frank Terrett. reception at Austral House. honeymoon across New South Wales and Queensland. The couple will reside at Greta.
The annual meeting of the Progress Association was held at the large post office with a large attendance. Several speakers outlined plans and members presented reports, highlighting community projects and upcoming events.
The new Bennett film features former co stars from Pick Up Pars mounts You and Me with Robert Cummings Barton MacLane Warren Hymer and George E Stone in supporting roles. The edition lauds the Jon Peorly Safety in Numbers series and praises its portrayal of a real American family life.
Work on the aerial beacon for Benalla progresses toward completion within a week. The beacon will rise 18 feet above the roof and feature a four square sign bearing the Benalla code. It will rotate every four seconds to project a beam message.
The Benalla Cycle Club met on Wednesday with many members present. Medals for the recent road championship were awarded to T Ginsebrock J Michella J Hee and LL Warhuret. A proposed inter club race with Euroa was postponed and a July 1 date was discussed. A 15 mile race is planned from Broken River Hotel at 2 30 pm tomorrow. Warhuret won a 10 mile handicap last Saturday on the Hume Highway with Simmons second Warnock third.
The Henalla Rifle Club held the season finale on Saturday with the yearly championship and several challenge trophies decided. A. L. Guppy led the day with nine points and joins a shoot-off involving C Wea Lacott H C Lane and F R Redpath. E Lane won the main event. H V Smith claimed the handicap title.
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